Category Archives: Ingredients

Strawberry & Honey Mask

According to some sources, strawberries are good for everything from chemically exfoliating to skin lightening for freckles and even helping clear up acne.  Oregon State University has a great fact sheet about all of the wonderful nutrients and micronutrients in strawberries.  The … Continue reading

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What’s up with Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic acid is one of quite a few compounds known as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA’s).  Some other AHA’s include malic acid, citric acid and lactic acid among others.  In facial peels, AHA’s are used to help loosen the outermost layers of skin thus … Continue reading

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Lime Essential Oil

Lime oil has one of my favorite scents.  This oil blends well with so many other fragrances and essential oil.  I have blended it with coconut, ginger, lemongrass and a variety of other spices. It has a fresh and happy scent … Continue reading

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Basic Clay Facial Mask

Clay masks are great for helping tone the skin, shrink pores and increase circulation for a healthy rosy complexion. Most clay masks start with a basic formula – clay and liquid. The liquid that you choose to use will depend on your skin type and what ingredients you have available. Continue reading

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Cosmetic Clay Primer

High-quality clays and clay masks can be great for you skin. They can be used to tone, exfoliate and cleanse but you need to know a little about what type of clay to use. Continue reading

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Dead Sea Salts

Dead Sea salts, mud and the Dead Sea itself have been used for healing a variety of illnesses and creating a general feeling of well-being for thousands of years. I have outlined a few of the reasons why it should … Continue reading

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Why Shea Butter?

Shea butter has been a buzz word in the skin care world for quite a few years and it is still going strong. You can tell a great ingredient by its staying power and Shea butter has proven that it … Continue reading

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